Tag: mental health
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When Everything Falls Apart, Who’s Still There?
When my relationship ended, I found myself in a dark place—lost, emotionally wrecked, and alone. I had prioritized my girlfriend over my friendships, and when she was gone, I had no one left to turn to. But Paul was there. He didn’t hold my absence against me. He reached out, checked in, and asked me…
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Escaping the Fire: What I Learned from My Most Toxic Relationship
Some relationships don’t shape you through love, but through the scars they leave behind. My first serious girlfriend, S, was one of those. What started as intoxicating passion soon turned into psychological warfare—manipulation, volatility, and cycles of abuse I couldn’t break free from. I stayed, not because I loved her, but because I didn’t love…
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🌿 A Tribute to Paul – My Best Friend, My Brother
On December 19th 2024, my best friend, Paul, passed away. Grieving is an ongoing process, and I’ve been finding ways to cope. Tomorrow, his service will be held in London, where many who played a part in his life will gather to honor him. His final resting place will be in Nigeria, where we will…
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The Weight of Inconsistency: Why I Crave Clarity in People
It’s not just one thing—it’s everything piling up. The weight of loss, of isolation, of never knowing where I stand with people. I crave consistency, clarity, directness—but instead, I get shifting intentions, mixed signals, and uncertainty that drains me more than anything. If I could just have clarity, the weight wouldn’t feel so crushing. Instead,…